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mishap [2020/01/17 14:14] – [Generic Magical Mishap Table] andrewmishap [2020/01/17 14:45] andrew
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 ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^
 |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1d4/spell level force damage| |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1d4/spell level force damage|
 +|2|The caster is cursed to permanently take 1 point of force damage, each time they cast a spell in the future| 
 +|3|The caster or a random ally is entombed alive in a crystal of pure magical force, effectively [[conditions#petrified|petrifying them for 10 minutes| 
 +|4|The joints in their legs and torso of the caster are locked solid by an unyielding force which keeps them from moving  [[conditions#restrained|restraining]] them for 10 minutes|  
 +|5-6|The spellcaster can't speak for the next minute, instead creating noises like breaking glass| 
 +|7-8|The spellcaster loses the ability to hear anything for the next minute, instead only hearing noises like breaking glass| 
 +|9|The spellcaster magically gains +6 temporary hit points| 
 +|10-11|The spell affects the wrong target, perhaps helping an enemy rather than allies| 
 +|12-13|The caster is [[conditions#drained|drained]], until their next safe rest|  
 +|14-16|The caster is [[conditions#stunned|stunned]] for one round| 
 +|17-19|The caster gains a level of [[stress|exhaustion]], CON check to resist| 
 +|20| A different, random abjuration spell is cast|
  
 ==== Spiritualism Magical Mishap Table ==== ==== Spiritualism Magical Mishap Table ====
 ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^ ^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^
 |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1d6/spell level psychic damage| |1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1d6/spell level psychic damage|
-|2|Mischievous spirits begin to follow the caster, animating the caster'equipment and mundane objects+|2|The spellcaster is cursed to have mischievous spirits begin to follow them around, animating their mundane equipment and possessions
-|3|The caster's visage is permanently made strange and horrible to those in the spirit worldIt can also be seen in mirrors or other reflective surfaces which could trigger a WIS check or gain a level of [[stress]]|+|3|The caster's visage is permanently made strange and horrible to those in the spirit world by a curse; It can also be seen in mirrors or other reflective surfaces which could trigger a WIS check or gain a level of [[stress]]|
 |4|The caster is cursed never to lie, instead choking out a putrescent flem-like paste from their mouth whenever they try to tell a falsehood| |4|The caster is cursed never to lie, instead choking out a putrescent flem-like paste from their mouth whenever they try to tell a falsehood|
 |5|The caster's shadow disappears only to return in a few days with help to murder the spellcaster and his allies as they prepare to rest| |5|The caster's shadow disappears only to return in a few days with help to murder the spellcaster and his allies as they prepare to rest|
 |6|The next door the caster opens leads to the spirit realm| |6|The next door the caster opens leads to the spirit realm|
 |7|The caster attracts the attention of a powerful malevolent spirit who schemes to take possession of the caster's body at their next rest| |7|The caster attracts the attention of a powerful malevolent spirit who schemes to take possession of the caster's body at their next rest|
-|8-9|A thunderous light and sound echoes through the spirit world, potentially drawing the attentions of demons and spirits nearby+|8-9|For the next minute, the spellcaster can see any invisible creatures| 
-|10-11|The spell affects the wrong target|+|10-11|A thunderous light and sound echoes through the spirit world, potentially drawing the attentions of demons and spirits nearby|
 |12-13|The caster is [[conditions#drained|drained]], until their next safe rest| |12-13|The caster is [[conditions#drained|drained]], until their next safe rest|
 |14-15|The caster is [[conditions#stunned|stunned]] for one round| |14-15|The caster is [[conditions#stunned|stunned]] for one round|
 |16-17| Caster gains a level of [[stress|exhaustion]], CON check to resist| |16-17| Caster gains a level of [[stress|exhaustion]], CON check to resist|
 |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress]] as they catch themselves peering too deep into the infinite of the spirit realm, WIS check to resist| |18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress]] as they catch themselves peering too deep into the infinite of the spirit realm, WIS check to resist|
-|20| A different, random abjuration spell is cast|+|20| A different, random spiritualism spell is cast|
  
  
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   * The spellcasting attracts the interest of a spirit that only they can perceive who attacks/haunts/pesters the zealot until an appropriate exorcism is completed   * The spellcasting attracts the interest of a spirit that only they can perceive who attacks/haunts/pesters the zealot until an appropriate exorcism is completed
   * The fire of the Lord falls inappropriately, consuming an ally who is a nonbeliever.   * The fire of the Lord falls inappropriately, consuming an ally who is a nonbeliever.
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 +==== Mishap Table Template ====
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 +^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^
 +|1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1dX/spell level XXXXXX damage|
 +|2|The caster is cursed badly|
 +|3|The caster is cursed in an annoying way|
 +|4|The caster's allies are cursed|
 +|5|The caster gains an enemy|
 +|6-7|The spell hits the wrong target|
 +|8-9|The environment is changed somehow|
 +|10-11|Something different but generally helpful happens|
 +|12-13|The caster's allies are drained/staggered
 +|14-15|The caster is [[conditions#drained|drained]], until their next safe rest|
 +|16-17|The caster is [[conditions#stunned|stunned]] for one round|
 +|18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress]] or [[stress|exhaustion]]|
 +|20| A different, random spell is cast|
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